What Happened on March 23, 1983

Historical Events

Event of Interest

US President Ronald Reagan introduces Strategic Defense Initiative ("Star Wars")

Famous Birthdays

  • François Gabart, French sailor (record round-the-world trip), born in Saint-Michel-d'Entraygues, France

Mo Farah (41 years old)

Somalian-born British distance runner (4 Olympic Golds), born in Somalia


Born in 1983

Famous Deaths

  • Barney Clark, American heart patient, 1st artificial heart recipient, dies after 112 days at 62
  • David Wynne, Welsh composer (Owain ab Urien), dies at 82
1983 Highlights

About March 23, 1983

Day of the Week: Wednesday
How Long Ago? 41 years and 6 days
Leap Year: No

Generation: Millennial
Chinese Zodiac: Pig
Star Sign: Aries

Music Charts

  • US #1 Song: Billie Jean - Michael Jackson
  • UK #1 Song: Is There Something I Should Know - Duran Duran